Dementia Care in Lomita, CA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lomita, CA: the local picture

284

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,668

residents 65 or older (18% of Lomita)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lomita has about 284 residents aged 85 or older among 3,668 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Lomita residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Lomita compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Lomita	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,189	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Lomita

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	1.2 mi	2,151	455
West Carson, CA	2.5 mi	5,425	509
Torrance, CA	3.4 mi	26,698	3,985
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	4.8 mi	10,940	1,955
Carson, CA	5.1 mi	17,227	2,164
Redondo Beach, CA	6.2 mi	10,923	904

Nursing homes near Lomita

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lomita Post-Acute Care Center	Lomita, CA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	71	(310) 325-1970
Palos Verdes Health Care Center	Lomita, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	48	(310) 784-5440
Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp	Torrance, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(310) 784-4924
Beachside Post Acute	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(310) 326-9131
Sunnyside Nursing Center	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	299	(310) 320-4130
Vermont Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	200	(310) 328-0812

Hospices serving Lomita

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Salute Hospice Inc.	Lomita, CA	0.0 mi	(818) 638-8522
Everclear Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lomita, CA	0.0 mi	(310) 894-9401
Haga Hospice, Inc	Harbor City, CA	1.1 mi	(818) 988-0162
First Unlimited Hospice Care, Inc.	Harbor City, CA	1.1 mi	(424) 263-5446

Straight-line miles from the center of Lomita. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Lomita

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Lomita households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Lomita: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lomita?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lomita Post-Acute Care Center in Lomita (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Palos Verdes Health Care Center in Lomita (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp in Torrance (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lomita?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Lomita households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lomita, CA